And here I was with a brain tumour on the eve of my 40th birthday; I thought, 'This is it, I was right, I knew it'." He had previously worked at the Foxboro Company, Nu-Style in Franklin and Donnelly Manufacturing Company in North Attleboro. He was also a member of the George F. Riordan Post #974 (of the American Legion) for many years. When they landed, his producer suggested a game of tennis to clear his head. "Russ" Watson, Sr. a resident of Southwick for over 44 years and formerly of Chicopee died early Friday morning, March 27, 2015 at his residence. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Friends received on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 17400 Aquasco Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613 and where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment church cemetery. Survivors include his Wife of 62 years Virginia Bush Watson of Eastman; Daughter Elaine Watkins (Mike) of Milan; Son Eddie Watson (Sharon) of Ellaville; 5 Grandchildren Mikaele Atha (Rusty) of Loganville, Eric Watson (Jessica) of Watkinsville, Brittany Burk (Brad) of Pinehurst, Megan Thomas (Jesse) of Rhine, and Brandon Watkins (Mary Margaret) of Milan; 8 Great-Grandchildren Rylan Keith Atha, Lillian Catherine Atha, Beverly Kathren Burk, Adeline Katherine Thomas, Jacquelyn Claire Watson, William Banks Burk, William Russell Watson, and Ava Leigh Thomas; Sister Judy Gilreath (Larry) of Dublin; Brother-in-law Wayne Evans of Dublin; Sister-in-law Joyce Bush of McRae-Helena; Numerous Nieces and Nephews. He was quick with a smile, a handshake or a big hug. He was the husband of Jeanette J. Preceding will be a committal service at the Center Lisle Cemetery at 10 a.m. the same day. In 1998 Ian Boasman, manager of the Bistro French restaurant in Preston, arranged for him to sing at Old Trafford during the interval at a memorial football match for the Munich air disaster, a huge privilege for a lifelong Manchester United fan. There is no photo or video of Gordon Russell Watson.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Visiting hours will immediately precede the service in the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 12 o'clock noontime. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Tuesday, October 27, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with . He was honorably discharged December 10, 1945. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. On April 3, 1961 he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Fairchild AFB in Spokane, WA. Gordon Russell Watson Obituary It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. He was born in Francis, Okla. February 22, 1913, the son of Ethel (Russell) and David Melvin Watson. MT 59405 He was born in Francis, Okla. February 22, 1913 . Greg Lowery officiating, with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in . . . Russell A. Watson, 84, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, June 23, 2006 at the West Nebraska Veterans Home. Obituary for Russell Watson. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Margaret Olive since June 14, 1950. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boston Medical Center, c/o Cancer Survivorship Program, Attn: Sally Fennessey, 830 Harrison Avenue, FGH 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118. Watson later underwent an extensive rehabilitation programme including radiotherapy at the Christie Hospital in Manchester. His death was unexpected, but due to ongoing medical problems. Watson told him, "The only thing that's stressing me is this pain in my head. He retired after serving as steward for the Elks Lodge for six years. Great Falls, Rusty loved fishing and boating and belonged to Freelance Striper Club and the Massachusetts Beach Buggy Association. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. ", "Russell Watson Joins Cast of Chicago's U.K. and Ireland Tour", "Chicago announces new tour cast for 2022", "Chicago at the Liverpool Empire was a dazzling 'masterpiece' that had the audience on its feet", "Salford singer Russell Watson to stage special concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust", "The Masked Singer announces I'm A Celebrity special", "The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity special release date - When show airs on ITV", "I had such an amazing time on the MaskedSingerUK ImACelebrity special tonight!! Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. RUSSELL WATSON OBITUARY Russell "Russ" Leonard WatsonJune 7, 1974 - December 19, 2017Macon, GA- Russell "Russ" Leonard Watson, 43, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. High Point, NC RUSSELL WATSON OBITUARY Russell Watson's passing at the age of 40 on Thursday, April 7, 2022 has been publicly announced by People's Funeral & Cremation Service in High. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Apotex Pharmaceuticals Co.) Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, ON. In addition to flowers, contributions may be made to the Eastman FBC Building Fund, 5107 Oak Street, Eastman, GA 31023 and the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. [2] He then began work on a Youth Opportunities Programme as a bolt-cutter.[3][4]. Submit an Obituary . He married Jeanette Ruby on December 8, 1962. Made me appreciate the importance of relationships, of friends and family and, most of all, my two daughters. He is survived by his daughter Kay Thayer of Minatare, son Keith of Honolulu, HI; granddaughters: Joy Marie Roberson of Austin, TX and Michelle and Kristoffer Rehder of Billings, MT; grandson: Russell Thayer of Silverdale, WA; great granddaughter: Makayla Ann Marie Moore of Austin, TX; brothers: Jerry (Marge) Watson and Chuck (Wandalee) Watson all of Scottsbluff. Russell Stephen Watson, 63 of Lynchburg, widow of Anita P. Watson, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence. Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on May 2, 2002. We are sad to announce that on January 15, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Phyllis Jean Hill Watson (Paris, Kentucky), born in Lexington, Kentucky. Obituaries Section. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Watson was one of the principal singers (in the role of Karl-Oskar) in the English world premiere of the Swedish musical Kristina frn Duvemla (Kristina from Duvemla) by Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus at Carnegie Hall in New York on 23 and 24 September 2009. Russell will certainly be missed. Watson has released thirteen studio albums. "[65], 'Fern Britton Meets' interview. If it hadn't been for the girls [his daughters]" His energy levels were very low and he did not leave his house for two months: "I couldn't deal with more than one person at a time or with multitasking and I cried easily. he also enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. He was 77 years old. He was predeceased by : his children, Russell (Deb), Brian (Andrea) and Susan; his parents, Thomas Watson and Elsie Watson (Wheeler); his siblings, William (Violet), Edith (Harold), Thomas (Lillian), Crawford (Kathleen), Dorothy (Edward) and Ronald; his parents-in-law, Maurice and Myrtle O'Brien (Bergsten); and his sister-in-law Hazel (Laurie). RUSSELL W. WATSON, A RETIRED US COAST GUARD OFFICER passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014. Though we cannot not be there, physically, all of us are with you in spirit. [10], In 2001, Watson sang the opening theme of the television series Star Trek: Enterprise, "Where My Heart Will Take Me",[11] written by Diane Warren. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. While attending high school Russ worked at Colsons Drug Store. Write your message of sympathy today. The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations. He was born in Taylorville, IL July 13, 1967 the son of Roy L. and Monnie (Howard) Watson. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. [37], On 15 June 2022, Watson performed at Bridgewater Hall, in Manchester, for a charity concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. He loved the Lord and served over the years as Elder, Sunday School teacher, song leader, and filling the pulpit for the pastor when needed. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele, Rev. On the advice of his doctors, his latest UK tour, which had been due to start in late October 2006, was also postponed until March 2007 to coincide with the album release. Box 16Eastman, GA 31023. [62] He has been reported as saying, "It [his first pituitary tumour] changed my priorities. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. On Monday, February 20, 2023, Jeffrey Lynn Watson (Jeff), age 67, loving brother, cousin, uncle and friend, was found deceased at his home. Find the obituary of Russell Dawann Watson (1982 - 2022) from High Point, NC. Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. [48] The album was preceded by two singles; the first, "A Spaceman Came Travelling", was released on 21 October 2022. Friends may call at the funeral home between 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Thursday. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and had lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the past 44 years. Receive a notification when services are updated. May you find peace and comfort in knowing how much Russell was loved. On Friday, January 2, 2015, Russell Kennyth Watson passed away peacefully at home with his devoted daughter by his bedside. Russ graduated from Conneaut Valley Joint High school in 1956. He was born December 1, 1937 in Spring Township to the late Roscoe and Helen (Ransom) Watson. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. [40] Watson sang "Go the Distance" and was disguised as "Cockroach". Russell A. Watson, 84, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, June 23, 2006 at the West Nebraska Veterans Home. NORTH ATTLEBORO - Russell "Rusty" A. Watson, 76, of Holmes Road died Sunday, February 5, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. According to Watson, "Since an early age I've had an in-built premonition, a vision that I wouldn't make 40. Russell J. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. MR. CLARENCE RUSSELL WATSON, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence. Take comfort in knowing he is now safe in the arms of the Lord. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He was such an integral part of the community. Russell, beloved son of Burial arrangements under the direction of Mount Rose Cemetery. Please note that the funeral home staff will assist in maintaining the 10 person at a time and social distancing guidelines. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. The Times-Picayune. Russ loved his summer job of shuttling people, cars, and canoes for Adventure Bound Canoe in Fort Benton. Funeral homes; Help and advice. Predeceased by three of his children, Russell (Deb), Brian (Andrea) and Susan. In November 2005, Watson recorded "True To Your Dreams", his ending theme for the video game Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. Get email updates about Russell Watson delivered directly to your inbox. When his peripheral vision began to be affected in late 2006, he visited another specialist, who also said he was suffering from stress. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Born September 2, 1935 in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Edward and Ellen (Lawrence) Watson. ", In September 2006, Watson flew to Los Angeles to record his album That's Life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ways to honor Russell Watson's life and legacy. Loving and devoted husband of Aline Watson. In addition to his wife, survivors include six children, Russell A. Watson, Jr. and his wife Margaret of Coventry, Edward Watson and his wife Debra of Maine, Pamela Watson of North Attleboro, Allan Watson of Coventry, Gail Mullaney and her husband Thomas of North Attleboro and Kim Shea and her husband Michael of North Attleboro; a brother Robert and his wife Shirley Watson of Plainville; a sister Edna Duffy of Johnston, RI; 11 grandchildren, Russell Waston, III, Leslie (Watson) Ferrara, Rachel (Watson) Provost, Edward Watson, Jr., Christine, Thomas, Jr. Jennifer, Joshua and Lucas Mullaney, Michael, Jr., John and Zachary Shea. He was a World War II history buff. Watson's career ambition is "[l]ongevity, that's the most important thing. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. His sixth studio album, Outside In, was released on 26 November 2007. Each brings down the house at least once. [21] He performed at the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2008 on 25 December 2008,[22] and at the BBC's New Year Live 2008 programme from HMSBelfast on the Thames on New Year's Eve. Beloved husband of Shirley B. Watson; father of Connie Watson Garner (Joe), Susan Watson Hardy (Gary),. After graduation he moved to Scottsbluff and worked at Hausermans Drug Store. "[59] After Anns death he returned to Minatare and has been at the Veterans home for the past 18 months. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Russell entered the Army June 14, 1942 serving in San Antonio and in France. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. In 2005, he collaborated with Secret Garden for his song "Always There" from the album Earthsongs. Russell Stephen Watson, 63 of Lynchburg, widow of Anita P. Watson, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence. Celebrate the life of Russell Watson, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Thompson Funeral Home. Receive a notification when services are updated. Also surviving is one sister, Daisy and Haskell Nance, Tulsa, Okla.; brothers and sister-in-law, Albert (Winogene) Shrauger, Lisle, N.Y., Joe (Carolyn) Ceurter, Berkshire, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Robert Shrauger, Marathon, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Ruth Lewis, Dundee, N.Y., Pauline Barrett, Fayetteville, N.C., Anna Mae Mills, Riverside, Calif., and Jill Shrauger, Lisle, N.Y. Mr. Watson was employed for many years at Les Strong Construction Company and later by the Army Corp. of Engineers from which he retired. Ways to honor Russell Watson's life and legacy. Russell will be fondly remembered by his Wedderburn, Watson, Osbourne and Gittens aunts, uncles, and cousins in Canada, U.S.A., Barbados and Jamaica. 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